Books with author Blackman

From the beat-up landspeeders that whisk travelers between desert towns on Tatooine to Jabba the Hutt’s luxurious sail barge and the elegant Naboo Royal Starship, the vehicles and vessels in the Star Wars universe have captivated millions of delighted fans. In light of the ever-expanding saga, the New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels features completely updated entries that cover more than 150 ships, along with brand new, full-color illustrations by dazzling artist Ian Fullwood. This new volume encompasses craft from all five movies, the bestselling novels of the New Jedi Order, comics, TV specials, and games. Inside you will find: • Detailed profiles and vital statistics for each vessel, including data covering the vehicle’s construction, size, maximum speed, and its role in Star Wars history • A revealing Layman’s Guide to Technology, covering common terms applied to each class of vehicle • An outline of engine technologies that drive the craft across the Star Wars galaxy, and of the unique weapons they boast • Schematics for each vehicle, providing the reader with instant visual reference Discover the modifications Han Solo and Chewbacca made on the Millennium Falcon to make it one of the fastest vessels in the galaxy; the secrets of the Imperial All Terrain Armored Transport Walker, possibly the most formidable military vehicle ever assembled; the reasons the Tribubble Bongo Sub is the chosen way to navigate the watery depths of Naboo; and the unique and lethal properties of the Yuuzhan Vong’s living starship, the Coralskipper. Skiffs, cargo haulers, shuttles, podracers, gunships, sandcrawlers– if it flies, glides, drives, or speeds in the Star Wars galaxy, you’ll find it in The New Essential Guide to Vehicle and Vessels!

Moonlight Feels Right by Starbuck, a group in which Bruce was the frontman with his familiar white cap, became one of the top-selling songs of the '70s, and is still played in 54 countries across the globe.Bruce takes you on a musical cruise through the '60s and '70s in a page-turning, laugh-out-loud memoir--from his Mississippi Delta childhood to adventures in Hollywood, packed with celebrities and filled with telling detail. Touching at moments and side-splitting hilarious at others, this engrossing memoir gives you lots of juicy tidbits.Beginning with their breakout concert with his group Starbuck opening for ELO, he takes you behind the scenes of American Bandstand, Merv Griffin, Rock Concert, Midnight Special, and Dinah Shore. It's all here---the back stories, the part you couldn't see.From his experiences with William Faulkner and Jim Morrison to his brief appearance in the movie The Graduate, you'll enjoy a front-row seat on his one-of-a-kind trip to the top of the charts . . . The Road to Moonlight Feels Right.This is a commanding memoir that stands the test of time. After all, who doesn't like a bit of moonlight magic?

The end of the story in the hugely popular game The Force Unleashed left the Star Wars galaxy poised at the brink of civil war. But before that can happen, the Emperor and his apprentice, Darth Vader, have another plan already in play. The author of the original game, Haden Blackman, returns with a new story of treachery, deception, and the manipulation of the overwhelming power of the Force.

From the Geonosian sonic blaster to the Wookiee bowcaster; from the Imperial energy grenade to the Yuuzhan Vong fire spitter; from dart shooters and laser cannons to Sun Crushers and World Devastators, find the facts about Star Wars firepower—and much more—in The New Essential Guide to Weapons & Technology.There’s more to the arms, artillery, and exotic equipment of the Star Wars galaxy than Jedi lightsabers and blasters. Species such as the tree-dwelling Wookiees, the amphibious Gungans, and the deadly Yuuzhan Vong have yielded a staggering array of unique weapons and devices. And as the Star Wars mythos continues to grow—in prequels and video games, on screen, in print, and beyond—these remarkable technical creations also multiply and evolve.The New Essential Guide to Weapons & Technology is the fully updated and greatly expanded reference resource that organizes and explains every key class, make, and model of Star Wars munitions—from the smallest personal sidearms to the most devastating interplanetary superweapons—along with a host of other high-tech paraphernalia. This exhaustive compendium includes: • New in this edition: A fascinating look at the historical significance of Star Wars weaponry and the major technological turning points—including the Clone Wars, the creation of the first Death Star, and the Yuuzhan Vong invasion• A roster of the major manufacturers who created the most powerful armaments for the Old and New Republics, the Empire, the Sith, the Rebel Alliance, andall of the exotic governments that populate the Star Wars galaxy• In-depth descriptions of more than 100 weapons and more than 100 additional devices used for defense, communication, survival, and security—including key technology featured in the films

For sheer bravado and style, no woman in the North or South rivaled the Civil War heroine Rose O’Neale Greenhow. Fearless spy for the Confederacy, glittering Washington hostess, legendary beauty and lover, Rose Greenhow risked everything for the cause she valued more than life itself. In this superb portrait, biographer Ann Blackman tells the surprising true story of a unique woman in history. “I am a Southern woman, born with revolutionary blood in my veins,” Rose once declared–and that fiery spirit would plunge her into the center of power and the thick of adventure. Born into a slave-holding family, Rose moved to Washington, D.C., as a young woman and soon established herself as one of the capital’s most charming and influential socialites, an intimate of John C. Calhoun, James Buchanan, and Dolley Madison. She married well, bore eight children and buried five, and, at the height of the Gold Rush, accompanied her husband Robert Greenhow to San Francisco. Widowed after Robert died in a tragic accident, Rose became notorious in Washington for her daring–and numerous–love affairs.But with the outbreak of the Civil War, everything changed. Overnight, Rose Greenhow, fashionable hostess, become Rose Greenhow, intrepid spy. As Blackman reveals, deadly accurate intelligence that Rose supplied to General Pierre G. T. Beauregard written in a fascinating code (the code duplicated in the background on the jacket of this book). Her message to Beauregard turned the tide in the first Battle of Bull Run, and was a brilliant piece of spycraft that eventually led to her arrest by Allan Pinkerton and imprisonment with her young daughter. Indomitable, Rose regained her freedom and, as the war reached a crisis, journeyed to Europe to plead the Confederate cause at the royal courts of England and France. Drawing on newly discovered diaries and a rich trove of contemporary accounts, Blackman has fashioned a thrilling, intimate narrative that reads like a novel. Wild Rose is an unforgettable rendering of an astonishing woman, a book that will stand with the finest Civil War biographies.

The end of the story in the hugely popular game The Force Unleashed left the Star Wars galaxy poised at the brink of civil war. But before that can happen, the Emperor and his apprentice, Darth Vader, have another plan already in play. The author of the original game, Haden Blackman, returns with a new story of treachery, deception, and the manipulation of the overwhelming power of the Force.

Every song has a story behind it, and this is the captivating tale, in Bruce Blackman’s unsurpassable wit, that tickles the nerve-endings of a time gone by . . . a time that is still revered to this day. Moonlight Feels Right by Starbuck, a group in which Bruce was the frontman with his familiar white cap, became one of the top-selling songs of the ’70s, and is still played in 54 countries across the globe. Bruce takes you on a musical cruise through the ’60s and ’70s in a page-turning, laugh-out-loud memoir—from his Mississippi Delta childhood to adventures in Hollywood, packed with celebrities and filled with telling detail. Touching at moments and side-splitting hilarious at others, this engrossing memoir gives you lots of juicy tidbits.Beginning with their breakout concert with his group Starbuck opening for ELO, he takes you behind the scenes of American Bandstand, Merv Griffin, Rock Concert, Midnight Special, and Dinah Shore. It’s all here---the back stories, the part you couldn’t see.From his experiences with William Faulkner and Jim Morrison to his brief appearance in the movie The Graduate, you’ll enjoy a front-row seat on his one-of-a-kind trip to the top of the charts . . . The Road to Moonlight Feels Right.This is a commanding memoir that stands the test of time. After all, who doesn’t like a bit of moonlight magic?

**A fast-paced adventure, full of action, excitement and great characters - short chapters and great illustrations encourage young readers** A live T-Rex? Raptors in the garden?....Impossible! That's what Marlin Maxton thinks, until a trip to a museum where Marlin discovers a forgotten room with a dusty old dinosaur display. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the huge models into life! These are more than dinosaurs though - they are life sized animals and metal machines combined: dinoteks. As awesome as their prehistoric predecessors - and able to talk, feel and work together as a team. Best of all, they befriend Marlin and together boy and dinosaurs embark on a series of thrilling adventures, the first being to escape from their enemies - hunting humans who fear the dinoteks and want to destroy them. A new series: children's chapter books, combining action adventure, with magic and humour. An original and exciting story - young readers, whether newly independent or confident readers, will love the fast pace and appreciate the detailed illustrations. Early readers, who enjoy adventure stories such as Jack Stalwart or Dinosaur Cove will enjoy this new series. Age Range: 6 - 10 (depending on reading ability) Length: 12,000 words, 13 chapters. Illustrations: Illustrated throughout

Action packed fast-moving illustrated chapter book - engages early readers Brave schoolboy Marlin Maxton has discovered an amazing secret On a school trip to his local museum he found a forgotten room - full of dusty life-sized dinosaur models To his astonishment and delight his interest sparked these metallic model dinosaurs - called Dinoteks - into life But now Marlin and his new dinosaur friends are in terrible danger Their enemies are hunting the Dinoteks determined to trap and destroy them Marlin and the dinosaurs must escape from the museum - but how And where to In this story Marlin must find the courage to take his place in a scary battle and the resourcefulness to free his friends and lead them to safety And he still has a mystery to solve - how to wake his favourite Dinotek - the old centrosaurus Protos This is the second book in the Dinotek series Dinosaur fiction - where the dinosaurs are not only back - theyre better than ever As awesome as the prehistoric creatures and ab

An exciting adventure story with page-turning action and beautiful illustrations which engage young readers On a trip to a museum Marlin Maxton discovers a forgotten room with a dusty old dinosaur display. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the huge models into life! These are more than dinosaurs though - they are life sized animals and metal machines combined. In this series, dinosaurs are back - and they're better than ever! These are dinosaurs for today - as awesome as the prehistoric creatures - and able to talk, feel and work together as a team. Best of all they befriend Marlin and together they embark on a series of thrilling adventures - the first being to escape from the adults who fear them and are hunting them. Book 3 is the thrilling climax to Marlin's first adventure with the metal-machine-dinosaurs - The Dinoteks.A new Dinotek adventure will be available in Summer 2015. This exciting adventure story engages young readers. Warm characters, thrilling action, short chapters and vibrant illustrations make it the perfect read for those moving on from beginner reader books. Great for fans of animals stories, dinosaurs, mysteries and adventure. These illustrated chapter books are in the tradition of stories such as Fantastic Mr Fox and Watership Down; the animals are great characters. They will also appeal to any readers who enjoy a great adventure story. The series combines action and adventure with magic, fun and dinosaurs!

For sheer bravado and style, no woman in the North or South rivaled the Civil War heroine Rose O’Neale Greenhow. Fearless spy for the Confederacy, glittering Washington hostess, legendary beauty and lover, Rose Greenhow risked everything for the cause she valued more than life itself. In this superb portrait, biographer Ann Blackman tells the surprising true story of a unique woman in history. “I am a Southern woman, born with revolutionary blood in my veins,” Rose once declared–and that fiery spirit would plunge her into the center of power and the thick of adventure. Born into a slave-holding family, Rose moved to Washington, D.C., as a young woman and soon established herself as one of the capital’s most charming and influential socialites, an intimate of John C. Calhoun, James Buchanan, and Dolley Madison. She married well, bore eight children and buried five, and, at the height of the Gold Rush, accompanied her husband Robert Greenhow to San Francisco. Widowed after Robert died in a tragic accident, Rose became notorious in Washington for her daring–and numerous–love affairs.But with the outbreak of the Civil War, everything changed. Overnight, Rose Greenhow, fashionable hostess, become Rose Greenhow, intrepid spy. As Blackman reveals, deadly accurate intelligence that Rose supplied to General Pierre G. T. Beauregard written in a fascinating code (the code duplicated in the background on the jacket of this book). Her message to Beauregard turned the tide in the first Battle of Bull Run, and was a brilliant piece of spycraft that eventually led to her arrest by Allan Pinkerton and imprisonment with her young daughter. Indomitable, Rose regained her freedom and, as the war reached a crisis, journeyed to Europe to plead the Confederate cause at the royal courts of England and France. Drawing on newly discovered diaries and a rich trove of contemporary accounts, Blackman has fashioned a thrilling, intimate narrative that reads like a novel. Wild Rose is an unforgettable rendering of an astonishing woman, a book that will stand with the finest Civil War biographies.